Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Aquamax KF Reagent A
for coulometric KF titrators
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Chemical Name
Use
Manufacturer

Telephone
Fax
Email
Emergency Telephone
Product Code(s)
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Aquamax KF Reagent A
Laboratory and industrial reagent.
ROMIL Ltd
The Source, Convent Drive, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9QT
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1223 863 873
+44 (0) 1223 862 700
pure.chemistry@romil.com
+44 (0) 1223 863 873 (office hours only)
620006

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification

EC Classification

Flammable liquid, Category 2

Acute toxicity, Oral, Category 3
Acute toxicity, Dermal, Category 3
Acute toxicity, Inhalation, Category 3
Skin corrosion, Category 1B
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity single exposure, Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure, Category 1
F: R11 Highly flammable.
T: R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
C: R34 Causes burns.
T+: R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Xn: R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
T: R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.

GHS Labelling
Hazard Pictogram(s)

Signal Word
Hazard Statement(s)
H225
H301+H311+H331
H314
H351
H360D
H370
H372
Precautionary Statement(s)
P201
P210
P260
P280
P305+P351+P338
P308+P313

Danger
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May damage the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces - No smoking.
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

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Aquamax KF Reagent A
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EC Labelling
Hazard Symbols
Risk Phrases
R11
R23/24/25
R34
R39/23/24/25
R40
R61
Safety Phrases
S16
S26
S36/37/39
S45
S53
Other Hazards
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Highly flammable.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
May cause harm to the unborn child.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
None known.

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chloroform
CAS 67-66-3 EC 200-663-8

>20% & <40%

GHS: Carc. 2; Repr. Tox. 2; Acute Tox. I. 3; Acute Tox. O. 4; STOT RE 1;
Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Irrit. 2; H351, H361d, H331, H302, H372, H319, H315
EC: Xn: R22; R48/20/22; Xi: R38; Carc. Cat. 3: R40
Methanol
>20% & <40%
CAS 67-56-1 EC 200-659-6
GHS: Flam. Liq. 2; STOT SE 1; Acute Tox I. 3; Acute Tox D. 3; Acute Tox
O. 3; H225, H301+H311+H331, H370
EC: F: R11; T: R23/24/25; T+: R39/23/24/25
Xylene mixed isomers
>20% & <30%
CAS 1330-20-7 EC 215-535-7 GHS: Flam Liq. 3; Acute Tox. D 4; Acute Tox I. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; H226,
(comprises 3 isomers and
H312+H332, H315
ethylbenzene)
EC: R10; Xn: R20/21; Xi: R38
Imidazole
>10% & <20%
CAS 288-32-4 EC 206-019-2 GHS: Acute Tox O. 4; Skin Corr. 1C; Repr. Tox. 1B; H302, H314, H360D
EC: Xn: R22; C: R34; Xn: Repr. Cat 3 R63
Sulphur Dioxide
>10% & <20%
CAS 7446-09-5 EC 231-195-2 GHS: Press. Gas; Acute Tox. I. 3; Skin Corr. 1B; H314, H331
EC: T: R23; C: R34
Iodine
>1% & <2%
CAS 7553-56-2 EC 231-442-4 GHS: Acute Tox. D. 4; Acute Tox. I. 4; Acute Aq. Tox. 1; H312+H332,
H400
EC: Xn: R20/21; N: R50
Other ingredients at concentrations not classified as hazardous.
See section 16 for the full text of classification codes.
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FIRST-AID MEASURES
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Ingestion

Inhalation

Flood the splashed surface with large quantities of running water. Remove
contaminated clothing. Obtain medical attention.
Irrigate thoroughly with water or saline solution for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention. Remove contact lenses if possible.
Wash mouth out with large quantities of water. If the chemical has been
swallowed, give plenty of water to drink. Obtain medical attention. Do not
induce vomiting.
Remove victim immediately to fresh air, keep warm and at rest (in the
recovery position). If breathing is weak, irregular or has stopped,
commence artificial respiration. Oxygen may be beneficial. Obtain medical
attention.
> In all cases of exposure, refer to medical attention.
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FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Special Exposure Hazard

Extinguishing Media
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection
Leaks and Spills

Clean-Up Procedures
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Storage Precautions

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Use only
under a fume extraction hood or in a fume cupboard. Avoid inhalation and
contact with skin and eyes.
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area well away from heat or other
sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed and away from strong
oxidising agents.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protection
Exposure Controls

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid

breathing vapours.
Shut off ignition sources. Instruct others to keep at a safe distance.
Contain or absorb leaking liquid with sand or earth. Transfer to a closable
salvage container and arrange for disposal by the appropriate method or
retain for recovery.
Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water. Ventilate area to
evaporate solvent and dispel vapour. Do not empty into drains.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precaution

Material is highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. If

involved in a fire toxic fumes will be evolved (carbon oxides, nitrogen
oxides, sulphur oxides, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide).
Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or waterspray.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid

breathing vapours.
Chloroform:
LTEL (8hr TWA) 2 ppm; 9.9 mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)
STEL (15 min.) - - - ppm; - - - mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)
Methanol:
LTEL (8hr TWA) 200 ppm; 266 mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)
STEL (15 min.) 250 ppm; 333 mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)
Xylene mixed isomers:
LTEL (8hr TWA) 50 ppm; 220 mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)
STEL (15 min.) 100 ppm; 441 mg/m3 (EH40/2005 Ed 2)

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Molecular Formula
Appearance and Odour
Solubility

n/a
Slight yellow liquid with striking odour.
Immiscible with water. Miscible with ethanol, benzene, acetone, most
organic solvents and diethyl ether.
Boiling Point
58 C
Melting Point
n/a
Flash Point
11 C
Explosion Limits n/a
Vapour Pressure n/a
Density
1.08 g/ml at 20C
Autoignition Temp n/a

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability
Conditions to Avoid

Incompatible Materials

Stable at normal ambient temperatures. Hygroscopic.

Reacts violently/explosively with oxidants such as bromine, sodium
hypochlorite, chromium(vi) oxide, nitric acid or hydrogen peroxide.
Explosive reaction occurs when sodium is added to a methanol/chloroform
mixture. Avoid also zinc, strong bases, acids, strong and mild oxidising
agents, alkali metals, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong and mild
reducing agents, sodium oxides, magnesium.
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Various plastics, rubber.

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for coulometric KF titrators
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Effects
On Skin

On Eyes
By Inhalation

By Ingestion

General
Acute Toxicity

Liquid irritates and degreases the skin and can cause burns. Toxic if
absorbed through the skin. Prolonged contact with the skin may cause
dermatitis.
The vapour and liquid severely irritate the eyes and can cause
conjunctivitis.
Toxic if inhaled. The vapour has an anaesthetic effect and in high
concentrations induces unconsciousness which can be fatal. Inhalation of
the vapour will cause dizziness, stupor, cramps and digestive disturbance.
Lower concentrations may cause headache, nausea, vomiting and
irritation of the mucous membranes. Will also irritate nasal passage and
throat.
Toxic by ingestion. If swallowed the material will cause irritation of the
gastro-intestinal tract.
Symptoms may include pain in the mouth, diarrhoea, and vomiting.
Ingestion damages the central nervous system (causing temporary or
permanent blindness). Prolonged absorption can cause liver and kidney
damage.
Unconsciousness may develop after some hours and this may be followed
by death.
May cause harm to the unborn child. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
effect.
Chloroform: Oral LD50 (rat) 695 mg/kg
Methanol: Oral LD50 (rat) 5628 mg/kg
Xylene mixed isomers: Oral LD50 (rat) 2840 mg/kg

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence
Appraisal

Possible harmful effect on aquatic organisms.

Moderate potential to bioaccumulate.
Not readily biodegradable.
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water or soil.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal

Either contact the local authorities to determine local policy or use an

Approved Specialist Waste Disposal Company.
Avoid release to the environment.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID-IMDG-ICAO/IATA
Proper Shipping Name
Specific to ADR/RID
Specific to IMDG

UN Number
1992
Class
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
contains methanol/chloroform/xylenes
Tunnel Restriction D/E
Marine Pollutant
No
EMS

3/6.1

Packing Group

II

F-E, S-D

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Refer to relevant national legislation that implements provisions relating to the protection of man or the
environment.
The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of
workplace risk as required by other prevailing health and safety legislation.

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16 OTHER INFORMATION
Full Text of Classification Codes detailed in Section 3
GHS: Press. Gas
Gasses under pressure.
Flam. Liq. 2
Flammable liquid, Category 2
Flam. Liq. 3
Flammable liquid, Category 3
Carc. 2
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Repr. Tox. 1B
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B
Repr. Tox. 2
Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
Acute Tox. O. 3
Acute Toxicity, Oral, Category 3
Acute Tox. O. 4
Acute Toxicity, Oral, Category 4
Acute Tox. D. 3
Acute Toxicity, Dermal, Category 3
Acute Tox. D. 4
Acute Toxicity, Dermal, Category 4
Acute Tox. I. 3
Acute Toxicity, Inhalation, Category 3
Acute Tox. I. 4
Acute Toxicity, Inhalation, Category 4
STOT SE 1
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1
STOT RE 1
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1
Skin Corr. 1B
Skin corrosion, Category 1B
Skin Corr. 1C
Skin corrosion, Category 1C
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye Irrit. 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Acute Aq. Tox. 1
Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1
H225
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour.
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
H331
Toxic if inhaled.
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H312+H332
Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
H351
Suspected of causing cancer.
H360D
May damage the unborn child.
H361d
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H370
Causes damage to organs.
H372
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H400
Very toxic to aquatic life.
EC:
F: R11
Highly flammable.
R10
Flammable.
T: R23
Toxic by inhalation.
T: R23/24/25
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
T+:R39/23/24/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.
Xn: R22
Harmful if swallowed.
Xn: R20/21
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R48/20/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation and if swallowed.
C: R34
Causes burns.
Xi: R38
Irritating to skin.
Carc. Cat 3: R40
Possible risks of irreversible effects.
N: R50
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Xn: Repr. Cat 3: R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Current Revision
18/09/2015
Update to section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties, Flash Point.
The information in this Safety Data Sheet is, to the best of the Supplier's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. It provides guidance on health, safety and environmental aspects of
the substance/mixture and should not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance or
suitability for particular applications. The user is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of relevant
legislation are complied with.

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